Description
These Pizza Puffs are bite-sized, cheesy, and loaded with your favorite pizza flavors! Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or even a fun party treat, they are made with a light and fluffy dough, filled with gooey mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and classic Italian seasonings. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, these pizza puffs are a crowd-pleaser for both kids and adults!
Ingredients
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For the Pizza Puffs:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup mini pepperoni (or chopped regular pepperoni)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (optional)
For Serving:
- ½ cup marinara or pizza sauce for dipping
Instructions
Instructions:
Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
Prepare the Batter:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the milk and egg until combined.
Combine Ingredients:
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until well mixed.
- Fold in the mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, Parmesan cheese, and basil.
Fill the Muffin Tin:
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
Bake:
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool & Serve:
- Allow the pizza puffs to cool slightly before removing them from the tin.
- Serve warm with marinara or pizza sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Cuisine: Italian-American